Event Report

Smart Home Week in RevIew

By Ben Arnold on January 26, 2026

The week when:
- Narwal’s New Robotic Vacuum Adds AI Features
- New Aqara Smart Lock Adds UWB

By Dan Kupfer on January 26, 2026

The week when:
- HBO Max renews A24 streaming contract
- Sports Illustrated debuts new streaming channel
- Netflix and Sony partnership

By Dan Kupfer on January 12, 2026

The week when:
- Peacock incorporates Dolby picture and sound technology
- DirecTV launched streaming service for small businesses
- Amazon upgrades

By Eddie Hold on January 12, 2026

The week when:
- Pebble goes round.
- Plaud launches an AI pin.
- Lenovo showcases smart glasses concept.

By Dan Kupfer on December 15, 2025

The week when:
- YouTube TV will offer lower cost plans
- Crunchyroll will sunset ad-supported plan
- Disney shutters ESPN3

By Eddie Hold on December 15, 2025

The week when:
- Pebble enters the ring business
- Diesel power

By Dan Kupfer on December 8, 2025

The week when:
- Netflix to purchase Warner Bros Discovery
- Comcast’s StreamSaver bundle price hike
- NBC News launching streaming service

By Eddie Hold on December 8, 2025

The week when:
- Mobovi TicWatches no more?
- Take me (out of) the ball game

By Ben Arnold on November 17, 2025

The week when:
- Ikea Deepens Investment in Matter
- Vivint’s New Outdoor Camera Leverages AI

By Dan Kupfer on November 17, 2025

The week when:
- YouTube TV, Disney Network blackout ends
- Fire TV UI update
- Paramount teams up with PBR